North Brisbane soldier the next young voice to speak into the Board
BY KIRRALEE NICOLLE
The newest Under-35 Board Participant has been chosen to help shape the future governance of The Salvation Army Australia Territory.
Dr Britta Lacey, a senior soldier at North Brisbane Corps, has been chosen to participate in the program for an initial period of 12 months, commencing August 2024.
The news was announced by Commissioner Miriam Gluyas, Territorial Commander and Chair of the Board.
TSA Secretary to the Property Trusts Liz Cruickshank wrote in her announcement on behalf of Commissioner Miriam Gluyas that Britta, a General Practitioner now working in Brisbane, had met Jesus through The Salvation Army when living in Sweden.
“Britta loves seeing people live in the reality of the love Jesus has for them, and desires to see The Salvation Army continue to meet people’s needs and share the love of Jesus.”
Upon returning to Australia, she continued her involvement in Townsville Riverway Salvation Army and Mount Isa Corps. Liz said Britta felt it was a privilege to get alongside community members through her work as a GP and support them in times of vulnerability, joy and sadness.
“Britta loves seeing people live in the reality of the love Jesus has for them, and desires to see The Salvation Army continue to meet people’s needs and share the love of Jesus,” Liz said. “Britta hopes to be able to use her GP work to engage with community members and see them live healthy lives in body, mind and spirit.”
Liz said Britta brought professionalism, intellect and a genuine care for the wellbeing of others to the Board.
“This is an excellent opportunity for Britta to represent the broader needs of our movement as well as showcase her deep understanding of the heart of The Salvation Army Australia,” Liz said. “The Board is thrilled to welcome such a gifted and person-centred soldier to the Under-35 Board Participant Program.”
The Under-35 Board Participant Program was first announced in 2021 to encourage the input of younger voices at the most senior leadership level of the movement.
Then-Territorial Commander and Chair of the Board Commissioner Robert Donaldson said at the time that the initiative was a tremendous opportunity and that it could not be underestimated how valuable the experience would be from a personal, professional and Christian leadership perspective.
“If we want to have an under 35-year-old Salvationist really speaking into [the Army’s] direction, they need to be at the top table – not the top management table but the top governance table,” Robert said.
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